Nourish those musical and theatrical dreams this week.

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

• BASKIN-ROBBINS SCOOPING UP THANKS FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Where/When: Baskin-Robbins in Ashburn on TODAY, April 27, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Support the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation by enjoying cheap ice cream at this 5th annual event.
Pricing: $0.31 per 2.5 oz. ice cream scoop

• AUDITIONS FOR "THE WIZARD OF OZ" BY THE STERLING PLAYMAKERS
Where/When: Senior Center at Cascades in Sterling from TODAY, April 27, through Sunday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: This is your kids’ (and your) opportunity to act it up! Sterling Playmakers is having open auditions for all roles in The Wizard of Oz, including Munchkins. Auditionees should come dressed to move; ages 5 and older. See the Sterling Playmakers website for full information.
Pricing: Free

• KIDS AFTERNOON OUT
Where/When: Jumping Jack Sports in Ashburn on Friday, April 29, from 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Why Go: Take care of errands or just stare at the ceiling in peace while your kids enjoy an afternoon of fun. Kids aged 3 to 6 years are invited for free-play, a pizza lunch, crafts and organized games and sports.
Pricing: $20. Pre-registration is required.

• BATTLE OF THE BANDS FINALS
Where/When: Brambleton Town Center in Ashburn on Saturday, April 30, at 4:30 p.m.
Why Go: Bring the family to a free outdoor concert. The weather should be perfect and the music near-professional at YouthFest 2011 Battle of the Bands Finals.
Pricing: Free

• YOUNG MUSICIANS SERIES: BELMONT RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL GUITAR GROUP
Where/When: Ashburn Library on Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m.
Why Go: Come see a special performance of Belmont Ridge Middle School’s eighth grade Advanced Guitarists. 
Pricing: Free